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with syria's be willing to deal with that? some of us mentioned earlier that international involvement. perhaps move the polarization given the tension around assad. there was this concern for keeping national sovereignty. in general, my impression is that one of the issues is a testimony to syria's national unity and how to ensure minority rights without institutionalizing secretary and as some. the syrians adamantly are not in favor of an iraqi situation. they're very cautious about that. there was a lot of attention of insuring minority rights and representation without institutionalizing that. those of us who spent many years ever met sensitive to minority issues and gender issues. that captures national syrian discourse. we want a country that can establish itself on the rule of law and citizenship, regardless of secretarian elements. >> and the securities sector reform, we had one major shouting match. there were some people who wanted to abolish a certain service altogether. it took quite a while to convince them that y
with syria's be willing to deal with that? some of us mentioned earlier that international involvement. perhaps move the polarization given the tension around assad. there was this concern for keeping national sovereignty. in general, my impression is that one of the issues is a testimony to syria's national unity and how to ensure minority rights without institutionalizing secretary and as some. the syrians adamantly are not in favor of an iraqi situation. they're very cautious about that....
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there are actors in the region, the regional leaders, people inside syria who are calling for more u.s. involvement and activity. there's an expectation that after the election the obama administration would take the wondering- we're all and waiting to see what is going to be. >> thanks to both of you for your questions. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] >> if you work for them, you get a mercurial, sometimes j generous, almost cruel boss. he did not know how to apologize. men of his age and class are not going to apologize to a young secretary our typist. he had a way of turning the tables. his version of apology would be to say, i am a kind man and you're doing a good job today. the issue is never settled. he always had to get the last word in. one night going through white hall, a german bomb fell nearby. his bodyguard pushed him into a doorway. a couple of thompson's men were slightly wounded. churchill did not like to be touched. he said, thompson, do not do that. tonight, and extended 90 minute q&a wit
there are actors in the region, the regional leaders, people inside syria who are calling for more u.s. involvement and activity. there's an expectation that after the election the obama administration would take the wondering- we're all and waiting to see what is going to be. >> thanks to both of you for your questions. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] >> if you work for them, you get a mercurial,...
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today and offer help to a post- assad syria -- do they offer help to a post-assad syria? >> in albab they treat different segments. the elders were able to talk to the regime until they left the city here in july. were the ones that discuss how they can leave the city. italy, their city council they were knocked able to actually elect a council. even though forces left north of italy, north italy is much more dangerous than aleppo. >> there is this secretary and fragmentation in syria. -- there is the secretar fragmentation in syria. syrians may be of the same religion but to live in the countryside bursa's the urban center. -- but who live in the countryside or urban center. is it a possible strategy to push through this council's tax ? >> in areas that are majority muslim, the majority on the council are muslim. like most of the people of the town are christian. it basically depends on the demographics. i met. they have liberator's there. they have their own language. they have their own traditions. it is not arabs that have run into that. in terms of city and the perip
today and offer help to a post- assad syria -- do they offer help to a post-assad syria? >> in albab they treat different segments. the elders were able to talk to the regime until they left the city here in july. were the ones that discuss how they can leave the city. italy, their city council they were knocked able to actually elect a council. even though forces left north of italy, north italy is much more dangerous than aleppo. >> there is this secretary and fragmentation in...
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with syria-lebanon, syria- coastal, syria-iraq. how do we understand what our actions will produce in a situation like that? it is no surprise that we all intuitively pick and choose the an argument we would like to make. the big difference with syria from all of these places is that the stakes are much, much higher. they are higher, for all the reasons that senator mccain laid out. the opportunities of a successful outcome are much higher, and the negative repercussions of a bad outcome are much higher. so the purposes and the goals he would like to achieve our run them. we can iran, we can hezbollah, limit the murder of civilians -- weaken iran, we can has the law, then it the murder of civilians. our goal is to limit president assad, create safe zones, and increase military support rebels. one of the issues i want to point out is that i think there is a very, very important risk of mission creep here with the creation of six sons. i do not think that treating a state sen is an option -- safe zone is an option, frankly. it would
with syria-lebanon, syria- coastal, syria-iraq. how do we understand what our actions will produce in a situation like that? it is no surprise that we all intuitively pick and choose the an argument we would like to make. the big difference with syria from all of these places is that the stakes are much, much higher. they are higher, for all the reasons that senator mccain laid out. the opportunities of a successful outcome are much higher, and the negative repercussions of a bad outcome are...
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panetta, in the case of syria. you said in your opening statement that includes "potential military options if necessary" you said in your statement. and yet, general -- admiral stavridis and general mattis said there was no contingency planning. will there be contingency planning? >> we have looked at a number of options that could be involved here. we have not done the detailed planning because we are waiting for the direction of the president to do that. >> the president, mr. secretary, president obama issued a presidential directive stating "the prevention of mass atrosities is the core national security interests of the united states" that is the administration's policy. with at least 7500 and possibly more than 10,000 dead, with assad using tanks, gaining momentum according to general mattis, would you agree mass atrosities have occurred and are occurring in syria? >> i don't think there is any question we're experiencing mass atrosities there. >> the president said he is taking no options off the table you s
panetta, in the case of syria. you said in your opening statement that includes "potential military options if necessary" you said in your statement. and yet, general -- admiral stavridis and general mattis said there was no contingency planning. will there be contingency planning? >> we have looked at a number of options that could be involved here. we have not done the detailed planning because we are waiting for the direction of the president to do that. >> the...
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and in syria, we don't have a majority and minority. there are syrians only in syria. i say the homeland is owned by all and it is the property of all and it is a trust, a trust even if some were misled and even if some defied what is right. syrian patriotism rejects external intervention and stresses that syria's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity is a red line. syrian patriotism stresses that syrians will stand one rank against dissent, rejecting violence, rejecting resorting to arms while calling for reform. homelands are built by their citizens. we as syrians have an opportunity to undertake sincere national dialogue and peckspedite the pace of reform so we can establish a genuine national partnership that preserves the security of the homeland and that of the citizen as the only way out of the crisis. one that responds to the leaget aspirations of the syrian people without necessarily undermining the homeland. future generations will hold everyone who lost this opportunity accountability. mr. president, the arab people would have very much hoped t
and in syria, we don't have a majority and minority. there are syrians only in syria. i say the homeland is owned by all and it is the property of all and it is a trust, a trust even if some were misled and even if some defied what is right. syrian patriotism rejects external intervention and stresses that syria's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity is a red line. syrian patriotism stresses that syrians will stand one rank against dissent, rejecting violence, rejecting resorting...
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ties between syria and europe, syria and turkey, syria and the arab world. and there is an international consensus that came out of tunis that we all need to be doing more on the humanitarian side, working with partners who have history of working in conflict areas that can get things into vulnerable populations inside syria, there's a consensus from the region and from the world. that's an important short-term goal is getting things in, making sure warehouses are stocked, supplies are pre-positioned. there's an international consensus as well for increasing the pressure on assad through a variety of means. we talked a lot about the sanctions already. but there's always more sanctions that can be done, particularly from those countries, as i said, that have stronger economic ties, in order to deprive the regime of its income. there's a consensus that we all need to be working with the syrian opposition in all of its forms. in tunis there was a recognition that the syrian national council is a legitimate representative of the voices of the syrian opposition a
ties between syria and europe, syria and turkey, syria and the arab world. and there is an international consensus that came out of tunis that we all need to be doing more on the humanitarian side, working with partners who have history of working in conflict areas that can get things into vulnerable populations inside syria, there's a consensus from the region and from the world. that's an important short-term goal is getting things in, making sure warehouses are stocked, supplies are...
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syria has changed. syria is never going to go back to those days. it is very hard for anybody to get used to the notion that life is going to change. and syria will go straight time of chaos. many more people of today of minorities are embracing the fact that it will have to go through that time and it is better to get on with it. i know many in the minority ruling party that have talked to me about the notion that something needs to be done, you know, internal intervention. >> can you tell us a little bit about the support that the iranians provide for the syrians? the russians, we know where they stand. but the iranians, what kind of support today provide? >> it is very secretive. i do not really know. but we have read the articles about the billions of dollars that iran gives, but i do not think people know what the aid is. it is clear that iran understands that it is under attack not only by america, but the sunni major states, saudi arabia and the gulf. and it sees syria as the cutting edge of a defense against this larger onslaught. and the we
syria has changed. syria is never going to go back to those days. it is very hard for anybody to get used to the notion that life is going to change. and syria will go straight time of chaos. many more people of today of minorities are embracing the fact that it will have to go through that time and it is better to get on with it. i know many in the minority ruling party that have talked to me about the notion that something needs to be done, you know, internal intervention. >> can you...
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., russia and syria. a pal discuss the syrian support of the -- a panel discusses russian support of the syrian civil war. this is about an hour and a half. >> we welcome all of you joining us on heritage foundation and on c-span. we ask that you turn off yourself funds as we begin recording for the benefit of today's program. the we will post for everyone's future reference. hosting our discussion today is dr. steven bucci. his focus is special operations and cyber security. he commanded the third battalion fifth special forces and also became the military assistant to donald rumsfeld. at his retirement, -- prior to joining us, he was a leading consultant on cyber security. please welcome the in -- join me in welcoming steven bucci. [applause] >> we have a very timely subjects to discuss, and i think we have a great panel of experts that will be doing be discussing to get us started. i have been interested in this because one of the first things i did was testified before congress about the weapons of ma
., russia and syria. a pal discuss the syrian support of the -- a panel discusses russian support of the syrian civil war. this is about an hour and a half. >> we welcome all of you joining us on heritage foundation and on c-span. we ask that you turn off yourself funds as we begin recording for the benefit of today's program. the we will post for everyone's future reference. hosting our discussion today is dr. steven bucci. his focus is special operations and cyber security. he commanded...
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policy toward syria. newsmakers at 10:00 eastern on c-span. this weekend that president obama and john boehner addressed the shootings in aurora, colorado. they offer their careers to those affected by the incident and thanks to the first responders. >> as many of you know on friday at least 12 people were killed when a gunman opened fire in colorado. dozens more are being treated for injuries at local hospitals. some of the victims are treated at children's hospital. we are gathering all the facts about what happened but we know the police have one suspect in custody. the federal government stands ready to do everything necessary to bring whoever is responsible to justice. we will do everything possible to ensure the safety of our people and stand by our neighbors in colorado during this difficult time. even as we have come to learn how this happened and who is responsible we may never understand what leads anybody to terrorize the fellow human beings. such evil a senseless and beyond reason. while we wi
policy toward syria. newsmakers at 10:00 eastern on c-span. this weekend that president obama and john boehner addressed the shootings in aurora, colorado. they offer their careers to those affected by the incident and thanks to the first responders. >> as many of you know on friday at least 12 people were killed when a gunman opened fire in colorado. dozens more are being treated for injuries at local hospitals. some of the victims are treated at children's hospital. we are gathering all...
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what is happening in syria has nothing to do with israel. what happened in the tunisian has nothing to do with israel or libya. -- what happened in tunisia has nothing to do with israel or libya. the palestinian-israeli conflict does not excuse the actions. in t middle east, that are doing important things. -- they are doing important things. being a dictator in the middle east became totally uncomfortable. people voted for the elections. if he does not have a solution for the economic problems, it does not mean much. if they do not have a solution for the security, the elections do not mean much. 60% of the population has the future that is theirs. they want freedom. many of them have opened their eyes. in tunisia, many of the demonstrators were sick and tired of being discriminated against. if you discriminate against women, you discriminate against your people because you allow only half of the people to participate in building the nation. if the women do not have a chance to be educated, the children are an educated. for that, you do not
what is happening in syria has nothing to do with israel. what happened in the tunisian has nothing to do with israel or libya. -- what happened in tunisia has nothing to do with israel or libya. the palestinian-israeli conflict does not excuse the actions. in t middle east, that are doing important things. -- they are doing important things. being a dictator in the middle east became totally uncomfortable. people voted for the elections. if he does not have a solution for the economic...
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syria is no different. the oppositionists have said they are concerned about the al qaeda types and they have said that they will not allow al qaeda to take advantage of their situation. we have to be very mindful that al qaeda is a worldwide enterprise and will be looking for opportunities to exploit. syria presents the opportunity. >> how does the funding model that is currently in operation -- that could contradict your aim. the u.s. in the west are not actively finding the rebels. it is left to the saudis. could that be self-defeating? >> we have done a number of things in support of the opposition. i will not go into all of the details, but there is a provision. there is a lot of humanitarian assistance going on. we want to make sure we understand who the recipients are going to be. it could be communications equipment or other things that will coordinate their activities. policies in the u.s. government are clear. assad must go. what is happening in syria is outrageous. we are very much supportive of
syria is no different. the oppositionists have said they are concerned about the al qaeda types and they have said that they will not allow al qaeda to take advantage of their situation. we have to be very mindful that al qaeda is a worldwide enterprise and will be looking for opportunities to exploit. syria presents the opportunity. >> how does the funding model that is currently in operation -- that could contradict your aim. the u.s. in the west are not actively finding the rebels. it...
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secondly, syria's an opportunity for us because syria plays an important role in the middle east, particularly right now. syria is iran's only ally in the arab world. it's their route to the sea. it's the route for them to arm hezbollah in lebanon, which threatens, of course, our ally israel. and so seeing syria remove assad is a very high priority for us. number two, seeing a -- a replacement government being responsible people is critical for us. and finally, we don't want to have military involvement there. we don't want to get drawn into a military conflict. and so the right course for us is working through our partners and with our own resources to identify responsible parties within syria, organize them, bring them together in a -- in a form of -- of -- if not government, a form of -- of council that can take the lead in syria, and then make sure they have the arms necessary to defend themselves. we do need to make sure that they don't have arms that get into the -- the wrong hands. those arms could be used to hurt us down the road. we need to make sure as well that we coordinate this ef
secondly, syria's an opportunity for us because syria plays an important role in the middle east, particularly right now. syria is iran's only ally in the arab world. it's their route to the sea. it's the route for them to arm hezbollah in lebanon, which threatens, of course, our ally israel. and so seeing syria remove assad is a very high priority for us. number two, seeing a -- a replacement government being responsible people is critical for us. and finally, we don't want to have military...
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involvement in syria beyond enforcing the no-fly zone? >> the effort has been an international effort to try to bring as much pressure on syria to get a saw to step down. our primary effort has been dedicated to three areas. number one, try to provide humanitarian relief to the large number of refugees in turkey and jordan. we are providing significant humanitarian relief to try to assist those who have tried to escape the terrible tragedy in syria. secondly, try to maintain control over the cbw cites and monitor them to ensure they do not fall into the wrong hands. working with other countries in the region, we are making an effort to monitor the situation and to ensure that does not happen. as a result of that monitoring, we were able to issue a clear warning to syria not to take the step to make use of any of the cbw or there would be serious consequences. we still stand by that statement. thirdly, we are helping the opposition. not providing legal assistance but we are providing nonlethal help to the opposition to try to develop their
involvement in syria beyond enforcing the no-fly zone? >> the effort has been an international effort to try to bring as much pressure on syria to get a saw to step down. our primary effort has been dedicated to three areas. number one, try to provide humanitarian relief to the large number of refugees in turkey and jordan. we are providing significant humanitarian relief to try to assist those who have tried to escape the terrible tragedy in syria. secondly, try to maintain control over...
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i asked him a question about the nature of the opposition in syria. the queson going not to what the assad regime would be capable of doing, which by the way director, thought you laid out very, in very understandable specifics, but really what is on the other side? who are they? w much of this isdomestic? how much of it is for an? what is the regional dynamic and he made one comment and i'm going to give a partial quote. he said syria is a different situation than we collectively saw in libya and presents a very different challenge in which we also know that other regional actors are providing support rebelling against an oppressive regime. we all know this and i think you made some comments about this as well. i aked him about the reports in the media last week that al qaeda was involved in some of the assassination attempts in syria. would not reject it out of hand. he said he did not know but one of the things that general dempsey was very clear about was they were still attempting to analyze the intelligence information to come to some sort of co
i asked him a question about the nature of the opposition in syria. the queson going not to what the assad regime would be capable of doing, which by the way director, thought you laid out very, in very understandable specifics, but really what is on the other side? who are they? w much of this isdomestic? how much of it is for an? what is the regional dynamic and he made one comment and i'm going to give a partial quote. he said syria is a different situation than we collectively saw in libya...
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what is different in syria? it is a u.n. problem. that is something the obama administration has been trying to deal with, but you have two countries that a veto any kind of operation in syria. i think that will change. i think it is possible china's resolution is reworded. if people are working to make this happen. syrian an expert on the military, but i think it is more formidable than the libyan auxiliary's from other african countries. it is easy to say that we should do something, but what is it that we should be doing? are we talking about a naval blockade? are we talking about a no-fly zone? the devils are in the details. >> so, what does american leadership mean with respect to what to do in syria? >> in a way, if we were not in this phase of the election season, if we were in the first year of, let's say, obama's second term, where we were two years ago and we have not done libya, i think we would be moving quickly toward military action in syria. circumstances are everything. i think the president does not think the america
what is different in syria? it is a u.n. problem. that is something the obama administration has been trying to deal with, but you have two countries that a veto any kind of operation in syria. i think that will change. i think it is possible china's resolution is reworded. if people are working to make this happen. syrian an expert on the military, but i think it is more formidable than the libyan auxiliary's from other african countries. it is easy to say that we should do something, but what...
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does and there are growing differences over syria and other issues. another possibility is crippling sanctions. administration officials describe this as, "truly crippling sanctions." if they would go through, it would extend treasury auctions to a wide range of imports come lot like now. such sanctions may find limited support abroad, hurt the iranian people with little effect on decision makers and offer no guarantee that it would be a pre lewd to a popular overthrow of the government. moreover, not realize that a certain level of iranian oil experts must be preserved to maintain stability in international energy markets. i would like to sum up and tell you where the group came out. there was easy agreement among the concert -- conference participants that the best area is deployments in but there were sharp disagreements about whether diplomacy have a decent chance of succeeding. one group argued that the iranians would not dismantle the nuclear program unless the existence of the as promised republic is at stake. they see iran with even the capaci
does and there are growing differences over syria and other issues. another possibility is crippling sanctions. administration officials describe this as, "truly crippling sanctions." if they would go through, it would extend treasury auctions to a wide range of imports come lot like now. such sanctions may find limited support abroad, hurt the iranian people with little effect on decision makers and offer no guarantee that it would be a pre lewd to a popular overthrow of the...
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to first stop will be discuss the violence in syria. his final stop on his overseas trip is poland on tuesday. >> we're glad to take the lead issue of gun control. joining us from your, he is with the reagan group. is the director and mares against illegal guns. thank you ford joining us. host: i wanted to start off by reading a statement that was in the "washington post" yesterday. i wanted to get your perspective and take. he wrote this. given the existence of mental illness and criminal gangs, what is the rational design for our gun laws? how do we preserve the right of self-defense and respect the rights of sportsmen's while complicating the plans of the violent? how would you respond to that? guest: that is the way he frames it and many conservative authors have framed it more or less exactly the same way since the shooting in aurora. we have several mayors against guns. you can do much more to keep guns out of the wrong hands while strongly supporting the second amendment and the rights of law-abiding gun owners. what we focus on
to first stop will be discuss the violence in syria. his final stop on his overseas trip is poland on tuesday. >> we're glad to take the lead issue of gun control. joining us from your, he is with the reagan group. is the director and mares against illegal guns. thank you ford joining us. host: i wanted to start off by reading a statement that was in the "washington post" yesterday. i wanted to get your perspective and take. he wrote this. given the existence of mental illness...
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camera, text and video so much so that we have been able to watch the syrian uprising live even though syria has banned every international news organization from its country, including aljazeera. that is what happens when you go from a connected to a hyper connected world. i love when i travel to look for small items in the newspapers. in october 2010, i was in india reading the hindu stand times over breakfast. i ran into a small news item. it said that nepalese telecommunications firm had just started providing third generation mobile network services or 3 d at the summit of mount everest, the world's tallest mountain. the story said this would allow thousands of climbers and truckers who from the region every year access to high-speed internet and video calls using their mobile phones. can you imagine how many phone calls are made every day now from the top of mount everest that began, "model, you'll never guess where i'm calling you from?" [laughter] this gentleman said that he is the mayor of davenport. nearby davenport, in central iowa, is a wonderful town for my mother-in-law went to
camera, text and video so much so that we have been able to watch the syrian uprising live even though syria has banned every international news organization from its country, including aljazeera. that is what happens when you go from a connected to a hyper connected world. i love when i travel to look for small items in the newspapers. in october 2010, i was in india reading the hindu stand times over breakfast. i ran into a small news item. it said that nepalese telecommunications firm had...
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we are working together on syria. besides what came from recent events, institutional changes have been a key element. there is a specific turkey team responsible for managing the relationship with turkey. this team is working in close coordination with the other departments and with european commission. the european commission remaining in charge of the actual negotiations. at the conclusion, i am hoping i'm keeping within a ticking clock. i think we can say that european union and turkey have much to gain. their common challenges. in the context of the changes we of witnessed, we can say that we are getting closer. i am not sure how each of the willis says -- there is a goal the relation between the u.s. and turkey. i am not sure on the mental range where we will stand. thank you very much. >[applause] >> thank you very much. i would now like to ask the ambassador robert pearson to speak. >> thank you for moderating our panel. i am grateful to the middle east institute and my fellow panelists. i am happy to appear h
we are working together on syria. besides what came from recent events, institutional changes have been a key element. there is a specific turkey team responsible for managing the relationship with turkey. this team is working in close coordination with the other departments and with european commission. the european commission remaining in charge of the actual negotiations. at the conclusion, i am hoping i'm keeping within a ticking clock. i think we can say that european union and turkey have...
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a quick word on syria. that is the topic that dominates the headlines. people are outraged when they see the images on the news. everybody is wearing out what will happen the day after. finally a word on egypt. we're very worried about what is happening in egypt. the peace treaty is very important to israel, in particularly israelis remember when the embassy was attacked. the new ambassador gave the credentials to the leader of the addiction military. hands were shaped. they told the ambassador that it was very important to maintain the peace that was signed in 1979. >> thank you. i'll see you back in the office on wednesday. there is the fact that for 30 years they have been able to plan the security strategy with the southern border in mind. israel has had to rethink the baseline. looking at egypt, do you think the new government will seek to uphold the peace treaty? >> i do believe the position that they would like to preserve the peace treaty every statement that i have collected indicates that they do not want to bury the treaty. there is talk about
a quick word on syria. that is the topic that dominates the headlines. people are outraged when they see the images on the news. everybody is wearing out what will happen the day after. finally a word on egypt. we're very worried about what is happening in egypt. the peace treaty is very important to israel, in particularly israelis remember when the embassy was attacked. the new ambassador gave the credentials to the leader of the addiction military. hands were shaped. they told the ambassador...
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syria, yemen. the heartland of al qaeda. al qaeda was absolutely irrelevant to it. they were relevant to the movement. this was about responsible government. with a minute, we know something about this stuff. as destructive as the arab spring has been, coughing up some serious diplomatic corps counter-terrorism challenges, over the longer term it has created a new dialogue. in dialogue over which we have genuine legitimacy. for the first time, weakening gauge i of the steeper ideological conflict in a way that we never have before. at the end of the day, that means other elements of the american government needing to get into this diplomatically, politically, economically. it is not ours to control or shape, but we can fashion a positive movement about which we have not had an opportunity for the first nine years of this war. >> general, this is the last question. how does the new phenomenon of homegrown terrorism fit into the category? >> that is a great question. a lot of these for homegrown. u.s. citizens, not even green cards. the first thing i would point out t
syria, yemen. the heartland of al qaeda. al qaeda was absolutely irrelevant to it. they were relevant to the movement. this was about responsible government. with a minute, we know something about this stuff. as destructive as the arab spring has been, coughing up some serious diplomatic corps counter-terrorism challenges, over the longer term it has created a new dialogue. in dialogue over which we have genuine legitimacy. for the first time, weakening gauge i of the steeper ideological...
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syria -- syria's not just a tragedy of 30,000 civilians being killed by a military, but also a strategic -- strategically significant player for america. the president's policies throughout the middle east began with an apology tour and -- and -- and pursue a strategy of leading from behind, and this strategy is unraveling before our very eyes. crowley: because we're -- we're closing in, i want to still get a lot of people in. i want to ask you something, mr. president, and then have the governor just quickly. your secretary of state, as i'm sure you know, has said that she takes full responsibility for the attack on the diplomatic mission in benghazi. does the buck stop with your secretary of state as far as what went on here? obama: secretary clinton has done an extraordinary job. but she works for me. i'm the president and i'm always responsible, and that's why nobody's more interested in finding out exactly what happened than i do. the day after the attack, governor, i stood in the rose garden and i told the american people in the world that we are going to find out exactly what happ
syria -- syria's not just a tragedy of 30,000 civilians being killed by a military, but also a strategic -- strategically significant player for america. the president's policies throughout the middle east began with an apology tour and -- and -- and pursue a strategy of leading from behind, and this strategy is unraveling before our very eyes. crowley: because we're -- we're closing in, i want to still get a lot of people in. i want to ask you something, mr. president, and then have the...
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there are concerns over foreign fighters in syria. it is hard to see how some of these developments have not harmed the u.s. counter- terrorism efforts. other regions like africa and the western hemisphere are of concern. the earlier this year, the subcommittee focused on iran's growing role in the western hemisphere, and we have groups like one called education is sinful, carrying out attacks across nigeria, causing mayhem there. pakistan, specifically the security services and the backing of an array of militant groups is a perennial concern for us. the state department announced a reward for information leading to a conviction of the head of the army of the pure, as they call it. that group is the outfit that carried out the attacks on mumbai. that this individual continues to operate freely today, inside pakistan, certainly is an indictment of islamabad as a counter-terrorism partner, and unfortunately there are many other such individuals that are loose, and maybe did not commit that particular rampage, but are planning the next
there are concerns over foreign fighters in syria. it is hard to see how some of these developments have not harmed the u.s. counter- terrorism efforts. other regions like africa and the western hemisphere are of concern. the earlier this year, the subcommittee focused on iran's growing role in the western hemisphere, and we have groups like one called education is sinful, carrying out attacks across nigeria, causing mayhem there. pakistan, specifically the security services and the backing of...
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the me say a few things about syria. you are right that the bashar al-assad regime is being supported primarily by a iran and by russia. as well as iranian proxies' like hezbollah. it is a terrible, violence and to wage in which you are all reading about or seen on the screen. the it has been our effort to try to reach international consensus that has so far been prevented in the security council because primarily, of russia, but also china joining russia to veto or blocked any action that might have the support of the united nations. kofi annan, who is the joint special envoy of both the united nations and the arab league, reported to the security council today that the spy aside's commitment to abide by the six- point plan that kofi annan presented, he has failed to do so and in fact, the violence is even increase saying. there were two dangerous incidents where syrian military forces fired across borders into both turkey and lebanon on within the last 48 hours. >> i will be meeting with the g- 8 ministers. we will hav
the me say a few things about syria. you are right that the bashar al-assad regime is being supported primarily by a iran and by russia. as well as iranian proxies' like hezbollah. it is a terrible, violence and to wage in which you are all reading about or seen on the screen. the it has been our effort to try to reach international consensus that has so far been prevented in the security council because primarily, of russia, but also china joining russia to veto or blocked any action that...
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we do not have the divisions we are facing in syria. i so far there are issues that they are facing but i think we should have hope and faith and i think with the political settlement this should provide a ground for hope in the future. thank you. >> thank you. greg. >> i would like to echo dan in thanking you all for coming out on this very dreary day especially after a holiday for i'm sure many of you. and thanks to you as well for staying up a little late and giving us his great insight. as all of us know, the united states has just been through a presidential election. president barack obama was reelected. and the obama administration had a number of i think foreign policy and counter terrorism successes during the first administration obviously osama bin laden was killed in the special operations raid. president obama has overseen the drawdown of troops in iraq as well as in afghanistan. and yet i think one of the most lasting legacies from the first term of the obama administration may well be what u.s. officials term the yemen mo
we do not have the divisions we are facing in syria. i so far there are issues that they are facing but i think we should have hope and faith and i think with the political settlement this should provide a ground for hope in the future. thank you. >> thank you. greg. >> i would like to echo dan in thanking you all for coming out on this very dreary day especially after a holiday for i'm sure many of you. and thanks to you as well for staying up a little late and giving us his great...
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we have -- the chairman has mentioned damascus, syria, beirut, lebanon, i just came back from yemen where at least in yemen they are undergoing some structural changes in response to the threats there. we have some embassies that predate the attacks on the roe v, kenya or in tanzania, so that we have old world and the seas located right on the streets in the middle east that are terribly exposed to car bombs and attacks. the best way to approach this thing is number one, take a holistic approach and figure out how we can prevent this kind of thing from happening again. my second point, that easiest way to strengthen embassy security is to get on the same page. i have to tell it like it is and in recent budgets, republican colleagues supported cuts to funding for embassy security. the first thing you have to do to strengthen embassy security is to try to meet secretary clinton's request for funding for embassy security. that will help a lot. ambassador kennedy and ms. lam, what would a few hundred million dollars cut from the president's request and secretary clinton's request for embassy
we have -- the chairman has mentioned damascus, syria, beirut, lebanon, i just came back from yemen where at least in yemen they are undergoing some structural changes in response to the threats there. we have some embassies that predate the attacks on the roe v, kenya or in tanzania, so that we have old world and the seas located right on the streets in the middle east that are terribly exposed to car bombs and attacks. the best way to approach this thing is number one, take a holistic...
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deployed around the world in challenging places as afghanistan, pakistan, yemen, libya, sudan, and syria. make no mistake. peace is a tough business. the contributions of these people to u.s. international security should be acknowledged. in an era of lowered resources and battle fatigue, we are meeting our mandated mission of protecting american values and interests as we save money and lives on the ground. i want to salute the men and women of the united states institute of peace and their partners in the military's civilian services who go in harm's way for a safer world. the lecture is seeks to recognize not only those new solutions but also the men and women actually irresponsible for implementing the solutions -- responsible for implementing the solutions. the lectures come from both sides of the aisle of pennsylvania avenue. they are weight bearing people. they have no choice but to decide and act. they bear a tremendous response ability. tonight speaker continue that tradition. i will turn the program over to dick sullivan who will introduce our speaker. [applause] >> it really i
deployed around the world in challenging places as afghanistan, pakistan, yemen, libya, sudan, and syria. make no mistake. peace is a tough business. the contributions of these people to u.s. international security should be acknowledged. in an era of lowered resources and battle fatigue, we are meeting our mandated mission of protecting american values and interests as we save money and lives on the ground. i want to salute the men and women of the united states institute of peace and their...
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in the sense that if things really got off the tracks with regard to either iran or syria or now with israel's problems on the gaza and so on, both sides of be careful. they do not look at things exactly the same way. it will not matter if we find that things the things to get done are being stymied. i am not predicting that. i would pick a star next to that. see somee're going to renewed efforts over the next several months to see if there is a path for north korea. i do not see the obama administration changing the terms of agreement. one just reiterated that we will not. you also have a new government in seoul. no matter who wins, they will be looking toward some more engagement. that could indeed complement -- complicate things in the u.s. and china. on these issues, i think the focus was absolutely right. china is basically, if you talk privately to folks from the mainland, what you get is we did not start it. we fix it. this is a rather unfortunate attitude. it may be pretty all too accurate a reading. i have nothing to add to what he just said about the possible involvement at
in the sense that if things really got off the tracks with regard to either iran or syria or now with israel's problems on the gaza and so on, both sides of be careful. they do not look at things exactly the same way. it will not matter if we find that things the things to get done are being stymied. i am not predicting that. i would pick a star next to that. see somee're going to renewed efforts over the next several months to see if there is a path for north korea. i do not see the obama...
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all should recognize the need for unity in the coming year when events in iran, syria, no. -- syria, and others will test american security in extreme ways. i commend each of you, my senate colleagues, for the commitment that allow you to stand for election to the united states senate to begin with. running for office is a difficult endeavor, usually accompanied by great personal risk and cost. each one of you is capable of being a positive force for changing the tone of debate in our country. each one of you has the responsibility to protect the integrity and represent your constituents, but also to make informed and imaginative choices on which our country depends. i am optimistic about our country's future. i believe that both internal divisions and external threats can be overcome. the united states will continue to serve as the inspiration for people seeking peace, freedom, and economic prosperity. and the united states senate should and will be at the forefront of this advancement. may we see each day, got our creator -- each day from god, our creator -- and may god continue to
all should recognize the need for unity in the coming year when events in iran, syria, no. -- syria, and others will test american security in extreme ways. i commend each of you, my senate colleagues, for the commitment that allow you to stand for election to the united states senate to begin with. running for office is a difficult endeavor, usually accompanied by great personal risk and cost. each one of you is capable of being a positive force for changing the tone of debate in our country....
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we would have seen some progress in syria or mali. as much as they are enforcing the act, they are not always going to be a silver bullets. >> can i add just 1.2 that? the u.a.d.'s have today are only permissible in an era environment. that is what makes these systems able to operate. many of them cannot operate in 89 environment where you have -- in a benign environment. we are going to have to increasingly shift our technology into stealthy u.a.v .'s. >> that is an example of a big topic in defense. maybe there will be these debates over how far to go with unmans systems, how much to invest in bad versus a signature program and then questions of the law. foreign policy indications of what happens to other nations that starts to play in this. these are big questions that you will not hear them talk about. every one of those phenomena points to cyber, questions on how much the president can utilize. questions in terms of the executive branch. how much does congress have to be involved? these are all questions the commander in chief is
we would have seen some progress in syria or mali. as much as they are enforcing the act, they are not always going to be a silver bullets. >> can i add just 1.2 that? the u.a.d.'s have today are only permissible in an era environment. that is what makes these systems able to operate. many of them cannot operate in 89 environment where you have -- in a benign environment. we are going to have to increasingly shift our technology into stealthy u.a.v .'s. >> that is an example of a...
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policy toward syria. 10:00 a.m. eastern, here at c- span. >> this weekend, president obama and house speaker john boehner addressed the shootings in aurora, colorado. the offer price to those infected, and thanks to the first responders. -- prayers to those infected, and thanks to the first responders. >> early on friday, at least 12 people were killed when a gunman opened fire in a movie theater in colorado. dozens more are being treated for injuries at local hospitals. some victims are being treated at children's hospital. we are still gathering all the facts about what happened, but we do know the the police have one suspect in custody. the federal government stands ready to do everything necessary to bring whoever is responsible for this crime to justice. we will take every step possible to ensure the safety of all our people. we will stand by our neighbors in colorado during this extraordinarily difficult time. even as we come to learn how this happens, who is responsible, we may never understand what leads any
policy toward syria. 10:00 a.m. eastern, here at c- span. >> this weekend, president obama and house speaker john boehner addressed the shootings in aurora, colorado. the offer price to those infected, and thanks to the first responders. -- prayers to those infected, and thanks to the first responders. >> early on friday, at least 12 people were killed when a gunman opened fire in a movie theater in colorado. dozens more are being treated for injuries at local hospitals. some...
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syria's defense requires coordination in mandatory action. the big telecom companies are good at securing themselves and don't need more regulation, but the other sectors are in bad shape. some say regulation is burdensome, but if we do not hold infrastructure could mandatory standards, we guarantee a successful attack. nor does regulation damage innovation. and nonregulated internet is not a substitute for business friendly environment that innovation really needs. partnership and cooperation must become more than an exchange of slogans. australia has a good model where the government encouraged internet service providers to develop a code of conduct to deal with malware that appears to be working. we are considering similar options. there is a fundamental will set addressing the framework of the internet. we identify problems with it 20 years ago. we identified fix is for 12 years ago. we have not implemented these fixes. the investor would be really crucial. there are many opportunities to improve cybersecurity, but taking advantage of the
syria's defense requires coordination in mandatory action. the big telecom companies are good at securing themselves and don't need more regulation, but the other sectors are in bad shape. some say regulation is burdensome, but if we do not hold infrastructure could mandatory standards, we guarantee a successful attack. nor does regulation damage innovation. and nonregulated internet is not a substitute for business friendly environment that innovation really needs. partnership and cooperation...
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then we will wrap up the program with marc lynch about uprising's in syria and international response, as well as secretary of state clinton plan the trip to saudi arabia next week. we want to thank you for turning into this addition before turning into this edition of "washington journal -- to mean into this edition of "washington journal." we will see tomorrow morning, at 7:00 a.m. eastern time. [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] >> republican presidential candidates in mitt romney, rick santorum, and newt gingrich are participating in a safe and free them coalition in wisconsin. c-span will have live coverage at 11:00 a.m. eastern. here in washington this weekend, the clinton global initiative university is holding its conference. we will take you live to the campus of george washington university to look at how young people are creating opportunities despite the tough job market. chelsea clinton will act as moderator of the panel. bill clinton will be interviewed by jon stewart about some of the domestic
then we will wrap up the program with marc lynch about uprising's in syria and international response, as well as secretary of state clinton plan the trip to saudi arabia next week. we want to thank you for turning into this addition before turning into this edition of "washington journal -- to mean into this edition of "washington journal." we will see tomorrow morning, at 7:00 a.m. eastern time. [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] [captioning performed by...
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i was in a meeting the other day when it was brought up by a member of the seriousness of syria. in a year we have lost 40,000 people there. they have at least 5 million people in the congo. about it until benefit i right now. having said that, there is an understanding that we are spending $480 million roughly a year in this area. you have all been there. you understand it. are we spending it the way we should? if you working for a day or queen -- if you were king for a day or queen, would you say about spending that money? we are cutting $1 trillion after defense over the next 10 years. you have already heard the stories of how much we're cutting back our military and ability to carry out our missions. assuming we could keep spending as a money there what would you do with that money? >> first of all, i am not sure if sequestration is going to hit. we have to plan for success. my answers or reflect the assumptions that it does not take place. there are never things i would do. speaking in practical terms, the mandate need to be completely reexamined. even if you talk to people
i was in a meeting the other day when it was brought up by a member of the seriousness of syria. in a year we have lost 40,000 people there. they have at least 5 million people in the congo. about it until benefit i right now. having said that, there is an understanding that we are spending $480 million roughly a year in this area. you have all been there. you understand it. are we spending it the way we should? if you working for a day or queen -- if you were king for a day or queen, would you...
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thank you. >> what do you consider what is happening in syria? >> it is a tough situation. we are seeing as much in the media -- we are looking to help. the president has called of the removal of himaside. religious freedom, they need to do with it. we are looking for -- >> what about the cpc? are they the same? >> in 2011, i refer you to the report. >> it is deteriorating. until there is a post-assad regime, we will not be able to tell you in terms of how they can move forward. 2011 and 2010 pretty much deteriorated. >> he meant the countries that are cpc's. did you add or subtract? >> they are the same. the same 8. >> obviously, the situation with the christians was a factor in secretary clinton's visit to egypt. i am wondering what assurances you have been given from president morsi because the interim government did not -- they took action against the christians. have you been given assurances by president morsi that he will look at this situation? to what extent could you use aid as a lever to make sure the government -- >> the secretary was just there. she invited a n
thank you. >> what do you consider what is happening in syria? >> it is a tough situation. we are seeing as much in the media -- we are looking to help. the president has called of the removal of himaside. religious freedom, they need to do with it. we are looking for -- >> what about the cpc? are they the same? >> in 2011, i refer you to the report. >> it is deteriorating. until there is a post-assad regime, we will not be able to tell you in terms of how they can...
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[translating to chinese] >> we saw this in the recent un debate about syria where we strongly disagreed with china and russia as a veto of a resolution against the unconscionable violence being perpetrated by be a sod -- the assad regime. [translating to chinese] >> it was brought up by the president and his meeting with you. we see our advocacy for human rights as a fundamental aspect of our foreign policy. we believe they he to the prosperity and stability of all science. -- societies. >> [translating to chinese] >> we have been clear about our concern over the areas in which from our conditions and china have deteriorated and about the plight of several very prominent individuals. we appreciate your response. [translating to chinese] china and the united states are working more closely together on a broader range of issues than ever before. >> [translating to chinese] these include pressing security challenges in north. and iran, cyprus security, and the important work of developing cooperation between our military is. -- between our militaries. >> [translating to chinese] >> it also
[translating to chinese] >> we saw this in the recent un debate about syria where we strongly disagreed with china and russia as a veto of a resolution against the unconscionable violence being perpetrated by be a sod -- the assad regime. [translating to chinese] >> it was brought up by the president and his meeting with you. we see our advocacy for human rights as a fundamental aspect of our foreign policy. we believe they he to the prosperity and stability of all science. --...
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policy toward syria, national security leaks, and other military issues. "newsmakers," sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on eastern -- eastern on c-span. >> trip was about those men and women who are almost mortally injured in war, who, because of the huge advances in medical trauma treatment over the last 10 years, and up being saved. an incredible number of them are being saved. almost everybody who falls on the battlefield is being saved. i wanted to write about what life was like for these people. i started off with the question, having seen some people who were pretty gruesomely maimed, or would it be better off if they were dead? do they wish they were dead? >> in "beyond the battlefield, " his 10-part pulitzer-winning series, and the subsequent book, david would spoke to veterans and families, as well as surgeons, combat veterans, and nurses on those severely wounded in combat operations. learn more sunday at 8 on "quq &a" >> of the colorado theatre shooting is the topic of both weekly addresses. we will first hear from president obama, and then fr
policy toward syria, national security leaks, and other military issues. "newsmakers," sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on eastern -- eastern on c-span. >> trip was about those men and women who are almost mortally injured in war, who, because of the huge advances in medical trauma treatment over the last 10 years, and up being saved. an incredible number of them are being saved. almost everybody who falls on the battlefield is being saved. i wanted to write about what life...
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we are now focused on helping the people of syria realize a better future for themselves. we are grateful for the leadership that the prime minister and his government have shown on so many issues just recently i was in london for a conference on somalia that they sponsored. no matter what the issue, we are standing together. so i know prime minister and smantsa that this is just a small measure of hospitality to try to demonstrate our commitment and appreciation to this relationship. we were so well treated when the president and i and our teams were on a state visit last year sponsored by the government of course her majesty's government. so we did the best we could with the weather, we think we pulled that off quite well. but it is now my great pleasure to welcome a dear friend, a great american, and a superb vice president joe biden. [applause] >> mr. prime mipster, mrs. cameron, like you we host a large number of visiting dignitaries and high level meetings but sometimes they're with challenges that require to forge whole new relationships and sometimes they're preocc
we are now focused on helping the people of syria realize a better future for themselves. we are grateful for the leadership that the prime minister and his government have shown on so many issues just recently i was in london for a conference on somalia that they sponsored. no matter what the issue, we are standing together. so i know prime minister and smantsa that this is just a small measure of hospitality to try to demonstrate our commitment and appreciation to this relationship. we were...
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they're preparing to go into syria and maybe iran. we do not need more war. we need less war. we need to quit. [applause] one of the strongest things we have to deal with is foreign- policy as a consequence of the tremendous fear about being attacked by a terrorist. terrorism is a serious subject to deal with. if we understand the blow that mechanism, -- blowback mechanism, we think we can do a lot to reduce it. the chances of being killed by a terrorist right now are about one in 25 million. the odds of being killed by a car one in 19,000. lightning is about one in 5 million. if you are in the military and half to get involved in the shooting battle to save the world for democracy and bring peace and tranquillity to these countries, guess what? the estimates are between two and 20 per 100 people. it is between 2% and 20% that you will be killed by friendly fire. what a tragedy. they think we have to have thrown warfare -- drone warfare. >>> [booing] >> guess what? that does not win friends. it does not help us in any way whatsoever. it was said they were pleased we were over
they're preparing to go into syria and maybe iran. we do not need more war. we need less war. we need to quit. [applause] one of the strongest things we have to deal with is foreign- policy as a consequence of the tremendous fear about being attacked by a terrorist. terrorism is a serious subject to deal with. if we understand the blow that mechanism, -- blowback mechanism, we think we can do a lot to reduce it. the chances of being killed by a terrorist right now are about one in 25 million....
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it is extremely urgent to find a way to end the killing in syria. it sets a terrible example to other bad guys in the region and elsewhere if we do not act. >> we are going to have to wrap it up pretty soon, but we will take two more comments. >> thank you. in the australian high commissioner in ottawa. i am standing in for my defense secretary, but it is quite fun for me, if not for him. i want to make a point, having had a long period of being a diplomatic practitioner. particularly in my part of the world, indochina, asia, jakarta, our part of the world has different views. we know what has happened in china. thailand has sufficiently grown to no longer be a recipient of foreign aid. similarly, indonesia, which will shortly be the home of the world's largest middle class. indian a longer needs as much assistance. burma has recently come from jurassic park. this is the product of people coming out of poverty. once upon a time, not very long ago, people from all of those countries took to the sea in rickety boats to get away. they do not need to an
it is extremely urgent to find a way to end the killing in syria. it sets a terrible example to other bad guys in the region and elsewhere if we do not act. >> we are going to have to wrap it up pretty soon, but we will take two more comments. >> thank you. in the australian high commissioner in ottawa. i am standing in for my defense secretary, but it is quite fun for me, if not for him. i want to make a point, having had a long period of being a diplomatic practitioner....
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at and want to emulate in the next election, there will be people from libya and egypt and hopefully syria and other countries around the world who will be coming here because they were inspired by the example of united states of america and what you do here in the great state of new hampshire. thank you and god bless. [applause] >> thank you senator mccain and senator kerry. for the next 59 ,dan balls will facilitate a discussion about the new hampshire experiences during the presidential primary campaigns. >> i got a little help formulating these questions from political operatives. i think they have a future in this business if they stick with it. let me start with what we have seen in the videos from both senator mccain and senator kerry which was the remarkable roller coaster ride that each of you had. for the record, it was not me who asked the question that elicited your famous response of contracting a fatal disease. i think that was susan page of "usa today." i was at the press conference i remember that as one of the low moments you had. at that moment, why did you have faith in
at and want to emulate in the next election, there will be people from libya and egypt and hopefully syria and other countries around the world who will be coming here because they were inspired by the example of united states of america and what you do here in the great state of new hampshire. thank you and god bless. [applause] >> thank you senator mccain and senator kerry. for the next 59 ,dan balls will facilitate a discussion about the new hampshire experiences during the...
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the conversation on the future of syria at noon on c-span. if you want to care more about the topic of homeland security, we will take you to a forum on border security. officials from the homeland security department talk about developing border strategies. that is live at 2:00 eastern on c-span3. >> hitler realized these armies were not coming to his aid and were trying to escape to the west. that is when he realized it was going to come to an end and it was only a question of suicide. >> a new look at the second world war from eight of hitler's rise to power to his dark final days. >> his main objective was to not be kept alive by the russians. he was afraid of being paraded through moscow in a cage and being ridiculed. he was determined to die. eva braun was determined to die with him. >> tonight at 8:00. next, highlights from question time in the australian parliament. cabinet members answered questions. members also debated the government's position on the immigration policy. this 20-minute program is courtesy of australia's public affa
the conversation on the future of syria at noon on c-span. if you want to care more about the topic of homeland security, we will take you to a forum on border security. officials from the homeland security department talk about developing border strategies. that is live at 2:00 eastern on c-span3. >> hitler realized these armies were not coming to his aid and were trying to escape to the west. that is when he realized it was going to come to an end and it was only a question of suicide....
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and marc lunch -- lynch talks about the international response to syria. "washington journal," sunday at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> i am appearing today as one spokesperson for the hundreds of thousands of marines, sailors, their families, and loyal civilian employees who were unknowingly exposed to horrendous levels of toxins through their drinking water at camp lejeune. >> the documentary "semper fi" shows jerry ensminger. >> one thing they have done over the years is they have obis stated the facts so much -- obu scated the facts so much, they have given information to the media, and now, if they were to sit down with me face to face, i could show them with their own documents and counter what they have been saying. they don't want to do that. >> more with jerry sunday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern on "q&a." >> the closing session of the clinton global initiatives university featured a conversation between former president clinton and jon stewart of "the daily show." they discussed issues facing the next generation and our young people can address the
and marc lunch -- lynch talks about the international response to syria. "washington journal," sunday at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> i am appearing today as one spokesperson for the hundreds of thousands of marines, sailors, their families, and loyal civilian employees who were unknowingly exposed to horrendous levels of toxins through their drinking water at camp lejeune. >> the documentary "semper fi" shows jerry ensminger. >> one thing they have done...
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[applause] at the moment when she has so many demands from syria to afghanistan to the human rights council, it is a powerful testimony of her heart and sensitivity. she has always found time to be a caring mother. it is my tremendous pleasure and honor to introduce a true champion of the aids movement, the secretary of state of the united states of america, hillary rodham clinton. [cheers and applause] >> good morning. good morning and -- [chanting] now, what would an aids conference be without a little protesting? we understand that. [cheers and applause] part of the reason we have come as far as we have is because so many people all over the world have not been satisfied that we have done enough. and i am here to set a goal for a generation that is free of aids. [cheers and applause] but first, let me say five words that we have not been able to say for too long -- welcome to the united states. [cheers and applause] we are so pleased to have you all finally back here, and i want to thank the leaders of the many countries who have joined us. i want to acknowledge my colleagues from the ad
[applause] at the moment when she has so many demands from syria to afghanistan to the human rights council, it is a powerful testimony of her heart and sensitivity. she has always found time to be a caring mother. it is my tremendous pleasure and honor to introduce a true champion of the aids movement, the secretary of state of the united states of america, hillary rodham clinton. [cheers and applause] >> good morning. good morning and -- [chanting] now, what would an aids conference be...
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we knew that syria, iran and israel would be thoroughly covered. we didn't feel the need to fill the hole. >> but immigration and gun control might not. >> it might not. >> you would assume that would be the last chance. >> how do you prepare assume each of you have an individual method. >> i make myself insane. i shut myself off in the house with a lot of cards, read books the candidates have written, stump speeches, right about 100 questions, knowing that i might get about 20 in, and i do not think i got that many then i rehearsed. -- many. then i rehearse. then, after all of the, you have to stop. you have to know it well enough that you can't stand to we have the conversation. it is a debate, but it is a conversation. that is what we do every day, apply your instincts. >> candy? >> the hardest thing i have ever done, by way. >> i did it backwards, because we got the questions at 9:30 that morning, so we did not know what was coming, but you kind of know what is coming. we have been doing this for one year and a half. we went backwards, and we t
we knew that syria, iran and israel would be thoroughly covered. we didn't feel the need to fill the hole. >> but immigration and gun control might not. >> it might not. >> you would assume that would be the last chance. >> how do you prepare assume each of you have an individual method. >> i make myself insane. i shut myself off in the house with a lot of cards, read books the candidates have written, stump speeches, right about 100 questions, knowing that i might...
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whether i am dealing with what is happening in iran, whether what is happening in syria, dealing with what is happening with regards to the middle east in general, whether we're ,ealing with north korea le whether we're dealing with pakistan were cyber war, dealing with china -- whatever challenge we are facing in today's world, it could not be done without good intelligence. and the ability to know what others are doing and what they intend to do. has someone who depends, as i said, every day on good intelligence and on the today -- on dia critical work, i have benefited from ron's service. and it is our good fortune that we have another extremely capable officer ready to assume the mantle of leadership. mike flynn brings into this position decades of experience in military intelligence. his knowledge of the 21st century battlefield is unsurpassed. i had the opportunity to see his impressive work up close as director of the cia, a chance to see it up close when he was in afghanistan doing tremendous work there, and i have full confidence that he is the right man to lead the more than
whether i am dealing with what is happening in iran, whether what is happening in syria, dealing with what is happening with regards to the middle east in general, whether we're ,ealing with north korea le whether we're dealing with pakistan were cyber war, dealing with china -- whatever challenge we are facing in today's world, it could not be done without good intelligence. and the ability to know what others are doing and what they intend to do. has someone who depends, as i said, every day...
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three years ago when syria was developing nuclear weapons, israel attacked that. it is a safe assumption the israelis are already considering an attack on iran. what does that do? it does not stop there. we would be brought into that war. where would we be four years from now? we may have a nuclear region. we may have seen in other arab- israeli conflict, one that would bring in the united states. the likelihood of those weapons being used, everyone will have nuclear weapons. the next war, there is always another war in the middle east. or one in which nuclear weapons were used. the third thing in 2016, if we do not have a change, the united states relationship with china will be different. the chinese are a status quo power. they are sitting back, playing by the rules, building up their economy, building up their military to the point where at some point in the future they can claim to be the greatest economy and that all the rules change. if china, and we have just seen the decision, others have spoken about it, we are putting the social where flare on steroids.
three years ago when syria was developing nuclear weapons, israel attacked that. it is a safe assumption the israelis are already considering an attack on iran. what does that do? it does not stop there. we would be brought into that war. where would we be four years from now? we may have a nuclear region. we may have seen in other arab- israeli conflict, one that would bring in the united states. the likelihood of those weapons being used, everyone will have nuclear weapons. the next war,...